Does the PS3 60GB model play ALL PS2 and PS1 games?

[JackBurton]

Questions says it all. Even newly release games for the PS2? Also, does it play imported games? If it does, I think I'm gonna have to jump on the 60GB model.

 

[yowolabi]

The vast majority. The 60gb is the model with the most compatibility.

 

[Queasy]

Yes. It has something like 98.9% backward compatibility or some similarly high number.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: yowolabi
The vast majority. The 60gb is the model with the most compatibility.

Hmmm, I'm just asking because I never owned a PS2 and would like to get some PS2 fighting games. I like the odd ball games, so if there is a compatibility list, my games may not be on there. For instance with the 360, quite a few of my XBox games aren't on the list.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Yes. It has something like 98.9% backward compatibility or some similarly high number.

Ok, that's pretty good. Does that account for PS2 games that aren't even released yet? For instance, King of Fighters XI for the PS2 is coming out Oct 23rd and was wondering what were the chances it would work on the PS3.

 

[Aikouka]

You can't play the guitar hero games from what I know. But I think that'll change once Guitar Hero 3 comes out since I'd assume you can just use the GH3 guitar with GH2 (for PS2) on the PS3. Other than that, I don't know any other incompatibilities.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Aikouka
You can't play the guitar hero games from what I know. But I think that'll change once Guitar Hero 3 comes out since I'd assume you can just use the GH3 guitar with GH2 (for PS2) on the PS3. Other than that, I don't know any other incompatibilities.

Ok, nice. Does the PS3 (60GB) basically have PS2 hardware built in?

 

[DaveSimmons]

The PS3 uses general-purpose emulation vs. the 360's miniports & per-game profiles.

You can run any PS1 - PS2 game you want, including new games on day of release, but there may be glitches.

PS3 60GB uses the GS + EE chips from a PS2 slim plus a little software, 80 GB uses just the GS chip plus more softeare. The new 40 GB drops the GS chip to cut costs and has -0- PS2 BC. (PS1 BC is done 100% in software now and is there even in the 40GB)

Database of known glitches: (PS1 ganes on 40GB should be same as on 80GB)
Sony database

 

[JackBurton]

Alright. Great info guys. Thanks!

 

[DaveSimmons]

I missed this:

> Also, does it play imported games?

No, it enforces game region coding just like a PS2 would.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I missed this:

> Also, does it play imported games?

No, it enforces game region coding just like a PS2 would.

Ah, alright. That would have been a little extra, but I can do without that.

 

[Oyeve]

So no PS1 or PS2 BC on the new 40? Thats is such a bone-headed move on Sony's part. I'm glad I chose the 360 instead.

 

[audi111688]

im glad i chose the 60...blu-ray is a definition of badass

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
So no PS1 or PS2 BC on the new 40? Thats is such a bone-headed move on Sony's part. I'm glad I chose the 360 instead.

PS3 40GB has PS1 compatibility and just as much PS2 BC as the 360

PS3 80GB price is now $499 so if you want PS2 BC you can pay the extra cost for it, just like you pay extra for wifi ($100) and HD-DVD ($179) on the 360.

You do have to decide at the time of purchase with the PS3 though, unlike the 360's options.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Oyeve
So no PS1 or PS2 BC on the new 40? Thats is such a bone-headed move on Sony's part. I'm glad I chose the 360 instead.

PS3 40GB has PS1 compatibility and just as much PS2 BC as the 360

PS3 80GB price is now $499 so if you want PS2 BC you can pay the extra cost for it, just like you pay extra for wifi ($100) and HD-DVD ($179) on the 360.

You do have to decide at the time of purchase with the PS3 though, unlike the 360's options.

Saying you have to pay $100 for wifi on the 360 is like saying you have to pay $50 for HD cables for the PS3.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Yep, the Sony brand cables are $40-50 for HDMI and optical digital cables. Isn't that also what MS is charging Pro users for the optical out adapter that ships free with the Elite?

And yes, if you don't mind an extra device, cables and wall-wart you can use a router / accesss point instead of the $100 snap-on MS wifi.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Oyeve
So no PS1 or PS2 BC on the new 40? Thats is such a bone-headed move on Sony's part. I'm glad I chose the 360 instead.

PS3 40GB has PS1 compatibility and just as much PS2 BC as the 360

PS3 80GB price is now $499 so if you want PS2 BC you can pay the extra cost for it, just like you pay extra for wifi ($100) and HD-DVD ($179) on the 360.

You do have to decide at the time of purchase with the PS3 though, unlike the 360's options.

Saying you have to pay $100 for wifi on the 360 is like saying you have to pay $50 for HD cables for the PS3.

Given the my console's daddy could beat up your console's daddy mentality among so many, I don't think it's that much of a stretch statement.